What technology does Hoa Phat Steel apply to protect the environment?

(TN&MT) - Regarding environmental issues in Hiep Son commune (Kinh Mon, Hai Duong), the Natural Resources and Environment Newspaper has just received an official feedback from Hoa Phat Hai Duong Steel Joint Stock Company, in That explains some relevant content to broad public opinion.

Accordingly, Hoa Phat Hai Duong Steel Joint Stock Company said that, with the approval of the competent agencies, the Hoa Phat Hai Duong Iron and Steel Complex was operating in Hiep Son commune (Kinh Mon, Hai Duong) for 11 years, creating jobs for more than 4,000 local workers.

Only in 2017, Hoa Phat contributed VND 2,000 billion to the Hai Duong provincial budget. However, the Company will continue to make more efforts to contribute to improving the lives of local people, especially the residents of Hiep Son commune.

Regarding information that reflects the environmental issue, Hoa Phat Hai Duong Steel Joint Stock Company said that with a capacity of 1.8 million tons / year, Hoa Phat Hai Duong Iron and Steel Complex uses closed blast furnace technology  of 100% no discharge to the environment, all waste, exhaust gas and wastewater are thoroughly treated, meeting the current standards in heavy industry production, reuse circulation, not discharging water into the environment.

Domestic water is also invested in a modern treatment system, meeting the highest standards today. Other wastes such as sludge are licensed by competent agencies and licensed State Agencies.

"The factory applies many dust filtration measures such as electrostatic dust filter, cloth bag dust filter, wet dust filter, building walls and green trees to eliminate noise. The delegations of journalists, investors, scientists visited were impressed with the clean internal roads, lush green trees, no dust, and even when standing next to the cup stamping area, there was no unpleasant odor, ”Cong said. Steel Corporation Hoa Phat Hai Duong said.

Hoa Phat Hai Duong Steel Joint Stock Company also said that most recently, on January 17, 2018, the Environmental Police Agency of Hai Duong Province came down to check suddenly. The inspection force, as well as the independent inspection company of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, after inspecting wastewater samples, measuring gas concentration and noise at the factory, concluded the public opinion that Hai Phong Iron and Steel Complex Positive pollution is unfounded.

Recently, on March 20, 2018, Hoa Phat Hai Duong Steel Joint Stock Company stopped the blast furnace No. 02 to maintain and upgrade the equipment as planned for the first time after 10 years of operation and informed in advance about generating dust and smoke in minutes, without affecting the environment.

Conclusion of PC49, Hai Duong Police stated clearly that public opinion about Hoa Phat steel is unfounded.

“This is just a technological feature, because if it is not released, the valve at the top of the furnace is very likely to explode, causing great impact on people and the system of equipment. During the process of peak pressure relief, the Company uses water to cool down within 02 hours so the steam rises sharply to form a slightly dense column, but does not affect the environment ”, Hoa Phat Hai Duong Steel Joint Stock Company affirmative.

The reporter also visited the Complex and noted that the air in the Factory is clean, no smell, or smog, green trees, normal development, roads are standard, ensure environmental sanitation.  Hoa Phat Hai Duong Steel Joint Stock Company has also been certified to operate under ISO standard for environment 14001: 2015.

“Hoa Phat's closed-loop steel production technology process does not discharge into the environment. Environmentally friendly technology of Hoa Phat Iron and Steel Complex, ”said Hoa Phat Steel Joint Stock Company Hai Duong.

Bich Dong – Van Huy

Natural Resources and Environment Newspaper